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In 1912 a young scholar published a slim volume investigating the social structure of the late Roman Republic, which was in due course to transform the study of Roman history. The author, Professor Gelzer, went on to hold the Chair of Ancient History at Frankfurt and to become the greatest Germanspeaking historian of the Roman Republic since Mommsen. In 1921 he published his Caesar, which has by now gone through six editions in Germany and is still the standard account, in any language, of Caesar and his age. It amply fulfills the author's intent 'to give the educated public a lively picture of the complete political career of one of the great statesmen of the past.' Based on a conscientious evaluation of the abundant source materialsprimarily the writings of Caesar and his contemporariesProfessor Gelzer's portrait renders Caesar in heroic proportions, destined and determined from the beginning to overthrow a corrupt aristocracy. The sixth edition (1960), brought up to date and provided with full annotations by the author, is the basis of this translation, which for the first time makes the work available in English. With Professor Gelzer's approval, some minor errors have been corrected, both in the text and in the chronological table and the map at the end of the book, and an analytical index of names has been added.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Caesar: Politician and Statesman'? A: The book primarily focuses on the political career of Julius Caesar, analyzing his role in the late Roman Republic and his impact on its social structure.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Caesar: Politician and Statesman'? A: The author is Matthias Gelzer, a respected historian who held the Chair of Ancient History at Frankfurt.
- Q: Is this book a new release? A: No, the book was originally published in 1968, with this translation made available in 2006.
- Q: What kind of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring it is still readable and intact.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Caesar: Politician and Statesman' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include annotations or indexes? A: Yes, the sixth edition includes full annotations and an analytical index of names.
- Q: What is the significance of this book in the study of Roman history? A: This book is considered a standard account of Julius Caesar and his era, based on thorough evaluations of original source materials.
- Q: Are there any corrections made in this edition compared to previous ones? A: Yes, minor errors in the text, chronological table, and map have been corrected in this edition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers who are new to Roman history? A: Yes, the book aims to provide a lively picture of Caesar's political career, making it accessible to educated readers new to the subject.